Latest equine update from mounted games to show jumping
Something to scroll through when the weather's at its worst
Hello everyone,
Well, here we are with the latest update on recent equestrian activities… When the weather is as wet and miserable as it has been this week, it is just the time to sit down and have a scroll and see whose name or picture you recognise!
We start this instalment with a fantastic article on 16-year-old Harry McMillan from Maghaberry, who has just returned from a Pony Club trip to Australia, where he was on the WINNING Mounted Games team from Great Britain! Read more by clicking on the link below.
The TRI Inter-Schools’ show jumping league has now concluded for another year, with results from the final and the overall league, as well as some great action pictures. The Meadows also held a Cash Back Christmas Cracker Show, with some fantastic pictures from Tori O’Connor.
After a change of location this year, the Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride was held in Downpatrick and had the benefit of parking at Downpatrick Racecourse - there are some lovely festive photos!
If you are interested in finding out more about equine tendon and ligament injuries, then read the article from the Equine Veterinary Journal.
And, in general local news, and in the seasonal spirit of giving, the Society of St Vincent de Paul launched its local Annual Appeal with an evening of song.
This Horse&Field newsletter brings you the reports, results and photos from these events, as well as details of forthcoming activities and the calendar of events. There are also a few more general local news stories that may be of interest.
More details on all of these and more are available by clicking on the stories below or visiting Horse&Field and having a scroll through!
Weather permitting, this weekend sees a great variety of activities taking place, but with the huge amount of rainfall this week, it’s probably advisable to ring before you set off to ensure things are going ahead.
The Horse&Field calendar lists local equine activities and is updated on a daily basis. We are trying to make the calendar as comprehensive as possible, so if you know of any events that aren’t yet listed, please let us know!
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Have a great weekend!
In the news
Here are some of the latest articles on Horse&Field…
Please click on each story to read the article and see more photos:
Hooray for Harry!
Harry McMillan from Lime Park Equestrian Centre, Maghaberry, may be just 16 years old, but he has just had the adventure of a lifetime! Harry is a member of Iveagh branch of the Pony Club, as well as being a member of the Northern Ireland Mounted Games Association and usually spends his weekends at training and competitions. Putting all this to good use,…
Inter-Schools’ Show Jumping Series: A spectacular display of young talent
This year's TRI Inter-Schools’ Show Jumping series at the Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan, has once again showcased an exceptional array of young equestrian talent. The event, sponsored by TRI Equestrian NI and Baileys Horse Feeds, was a thrilling contest from start to finish.
Santa ride brings festive goodwill to Downpatrick
Downpatrick welcomed the Saintfield Christmas Charity Ride on Saturday, as the ride changed location for this year to bring some festive goodwill to the town and some cheer to residents, following the devastation they experienced due to flooding at the start of November.
Cash Back Christmas Cracker Show at The Meadows
The Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan hosted a Cash Back Christmas Cracker Show last Saturday, with both show jumping and dressage classes being held. Tori O’Connor was on hand to capture the action in pictures.
EVJ sounds out progress in treatment of tendon and ligament injuries
Despite the horse’s unfortunate predilection for tendon and ligament injuries of the lower limb, there is still no ‘one size fits all’ treatment solution. However, this doesn’t mean there hasn’t been significant scientific progress. In the latest virtual issue of the Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ), guest editor Roger Smith has chosen 13 articles from t…
SVP launches annual appeal
The Society of St Vincent de Paul launched its Annual Appeal with an evening of seasonal songs performed by Malachi Cush, Margaret Keys and Fr Martin O’Hagan. Upon launching the Annual Appeal, the charity has revealed that it has provided more than £30 million in assistance to families and individuals in the past decade. As Christmas approaches, SVP esti…